deer hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Jackknife 01 deer hunt area
Oregon, United States
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About Jackknife 01 deer hunt area
Jackknife 01 deer hunt area is a deer hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 5,678 km² (2,192 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Goldendale, about 15 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Mule deer and White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- JK-01
- Area
- 5,678 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,192 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 709 km² of public or protected land inside it, 12% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 659 | 12% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 28 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 8.7 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 6.6 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 4.1 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.3 | under 1% |
| State Land Board | 0.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Helix 01 deer hunt area
- Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area
- North Blues 02 deer hunt area
- Painted Hills 01 deer hunt area
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Maupin Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Biggs Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 244 Columbia Plateau (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A1 Columbia Plateau No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A2 Columbia Plateau No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543A2 John Day Rvr No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543A3 John Day Rvr No. 3 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543D1 John Day Rvr Ewe (controlled hunt area)
- Biggs Unit elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Columbia Plateau elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Hunt JK101 Jackknife 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK101-1 Late Jackknife 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK101R Jacknife 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK601 Jacknife 01 Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK601T Jacknife 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Maupin Unit elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Jackknife 01 deer hunt area
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Jackknife 01 deer hunt area?
About 5,678 km² (2,192 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Jackknife 01 deer hunt area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 709 km² of public or protected land, 12% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Jackknife 01 deer hunt area?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Jackknife 01 deer hunt area?
In the same unit system: Helix 01 deer hunt area, Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area, North Blues 02 deer hunt area and Painted Hills 01 deer hunt area.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.